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News from Bree
spymaster@theonering.net
Oct 15 2010, 9:03pm
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Press Release from New Line/Warner Bros.: OSCAR WINNER PETER JACKSON TO DIRECT "THE HOBBIT" IN TWO INSTALLMENTS
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OSCAR WINNER PETER JACKSON TO DIRECT "THE HOBBIT" IN TWO INSTALLMENTS Peter Jackson Set to Direct J.R.R Tolkien's "The Hobbit" In a Two-Part 3D Production of Extraordinary Scope (Los Angeles, October 15, 2010) The two films based on "The Hobbit" are now greenlit and will begin principal photography in February 2011, under the direction of Peter Jackson, it was jointly announced today by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Operating Officer, New Line Cinema, Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros. and Steve Cooper, co-Chief Executive Officer of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.. "Exploring Tolkien's Middle-earth goes way beyond a normal film-making experience" Jackson says, "It's an all-immersive journey into a very special place of imagination, beauty and drama. We're looking forward to re-entering this wondrous world with Gandalf and Bilbo - and our friends at New Line Cinema, Warner Brothers and MGM". "Peter is a filmmaker of incomparable ability; having him return to Middle-earth to produce and direct is a dream come true. A true original, Peter is a gifted story-teller, visionary director and pioneer in film technology," said Emmerich. "Reuniting with Peter, Fran and Philippa truly makes it feel like we are going 'there and back again'." "There is no human being on the planet as qualified as Peter Jackson to direct these films," said Horn. "Peter is incredibly talented and has the creative vision and experience to bring this beloved property to life in a way that no other filmmaker could. And the team of Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens has proven through their work on the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy that no one is more skilled at transforming Tolkien's written words into a vibrant, living language that makes the audience believe they are not merely visiting Middle-earth, but actually living in it. We couldn't be more thrilled and look forward to seeing "The Hobbit" take shape under Peter's stewardship and the team he is putting together." "MGM is excited to move forward and add to the successful 'Lord of the Rings' franchise," said Cooper. "Under Peter's direction, the films will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the original 'LOTR' trilogy and also bring the stories to a new generation of fans." Jackson, who directed all three "Lord of the Rings" films, will helm the two films back-to-back, telling the story of "The Hobbit" in two parts. Jackson will utilize groundbreaking visual effects and his incomparable story-telling to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's novel to the big screen. Both Hobbit movies will be filmed in Digital 3-D, using the latest camera and stereo technology to create a high quality, comfortable viewing experience. Jackson also co-wrote the screenplays with Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo del Toro. "The Hobbit" is being co-produced by New Line Cinema and MGM, with New Line managing production, Warner Bros Pictures handling domestic distribution and MGM distributing internationally. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Carolynne Cunningham are producing the films, with Phillipa Boyens as co-producer and Ken Kamins as executive producer. The Oscar-winning, critically acclaimed LOTR trilogy grossed nearly $3 billion worldwide at the box office. In 2003, "Return of the King" swept the Academy Awards, winning all of the 11 categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture - the first ever Best Picture win for a fantasy film. The trilogy's production was also unprecedented at the time. ABOUT NEW LINE CINEMA: New Line Cinema continues to be one of the most successful independent film companies. For more than 40 years, its mission has been to produce innovative, popular, profitable entertainment in the best creative environment. A pioneer in franchise filmmaking, New Line produced the Oscar®-winning "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which is a landmark in the history of film franchises. New Line Cinema is a division of Warner Bros. ABOUT PETER JACKSON/WINGNUT FILMS: Peter Jackson is one of the world's most successful filmmakers. His monumental achievement co-writing, co-producing and directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy (with fellow Academy Award winners and frequent collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens) earned a total of 30 Academy Award nominations and 17 Academy Awards. Jackson and Walsh received their first Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for their acclaimed film Heavenly Creatures. Jackson, through his New Zealand-based Wingnut Films banner, also was responsible for the globally successful 2005 remake of King Kong which earned over $500 million worldwide and 3 Academy Awards. Jackson most recently directed the Academy Award nominated The Lovely Bones; an adaptation of the acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, which to date has earned nearly $100 million worldwide; and produced the global sensation, District 9, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. He is also developing a trilogy of films with Steven Spielberg based on Tintin, the world renowned comic book series by Herge. In 2010 he received a Knighthood for his services to film. ABOUT METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in domestic and international TV channels reaching over 130 countries. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
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Press Release from New Line/Warner Bros.: OSCAR WINNER PETER JACKSON TO DIRECT "THE HOBBIT" IN TWO INSTALLMENTS
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News from Bree
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Oct 15 2010, 9:03pm
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THANK GOD!!!
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Pipe Dream
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Oct 16 2010, 2:16am
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"In a hole in a ground..."
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One Ringer
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Oct 16 2010, 2:17am
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WHERE...
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Sunflower
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Oct 16 2010, 2:29am
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I completely understand
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Lindele
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Oct 16 2010, 2:47am
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And I completely understand...
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Sunflower
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Oct 16 2010, 4:16am
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Yeah
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duats
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Oct 16 2010, 4:31am
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Thank you
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Sunflower
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Oct 16 2010, 4:46am
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Another perspective - I don't see this as much Pavlovian conditioning but more Public Relations...
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 5:00am
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Hey Sunny
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Kelvarhin
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Oct 16 2010, 5:03am
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Yeah... no. I don't buy that for a second.
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 5:18am
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Plus
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duats
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Oct 16 2010, 5:24am
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And writers, directors, producers, editors... you get the idea... change their minds
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 5:31am
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Re: 3D
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Dipora
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Oct 17 2010, 3:07am
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I doubt it.
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Growlithe the Grey
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Oct 16 2010, 1:46pm
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Well...
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Lindele
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Oct 16 2010, 4:51am
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Final thoughts on GDT
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duats
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Oct 16 2010, 5:03am
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It does show commitment...
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 5:12am
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I agree
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Lindele
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Oct 16 2010, 5:25am
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Since when
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Silverlode
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Oct 16 2010, 5:06am
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As far as the 3D issue goes
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duats
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Oct 16 2010, 5:11am
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That seems obvious to me too. //
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 8:25am
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I think a lot of this is PR-talk
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entmaiden
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Oct 16 2010, 5:16am
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Agreed.
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Silverlode
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Oct 16 2010, 5:27am
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Exactly
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Eledhwen
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Oct 16 2010, 6:19am
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Loved the geeky in-joke...!
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 9:14am
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YES! WE HAVE VICTORY!!!
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Vangalad
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Oct 16 2010, 9:20am
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Oh yes...
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Sunflower
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Oct 16 2010, 6:01am
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Well you're putting it up there for discussion
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Tim
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Oct 16 2010, 12:47pm
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But-but I want to be the resident skeptic.
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 1:34pm
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Well you seem to have some serious competition for that title lol. //
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Tim
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Oct 16 2010, 1:55pm
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Maybe I should be the "Resident Cynic" then.
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 2:06pm
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I guess it really is true about the human condition
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Tim
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Oct 16 2010, 2:08pm
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Glad you said we.
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 2:55pm
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Of course we
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Tim
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Oct 16 2010, 3:02pm
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psst...don't let anyone know...
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 3:20pm
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I think I am gonna bring the dance over here Tim ;)
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Analeewyn
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Oct 18 2010, 5:50am
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Cute!//
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 18 2010, 9:04am
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Ha ha! Groovy yellow person dance, I dig it.
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Tim
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Oct 18 2010, 2:37pm
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Hey, I like that...
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Analeewyn
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Oct 18 2010, 5:39am
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Thank you, that's exactly it!...
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 8:00am
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One better ....
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Elven
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Oct 16 2010, 8:47am
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Amazing!!!
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 8:54am
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No, no joke....
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Elven
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Oct 16 2010, 9:51am
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Then this is astonishing foresight!...
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 12:02pm
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Yeah, and...
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Patty
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Oct 16 2010, 4:07pm
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So you are the one behind it.//
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 12:07pm
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Ah, someone who is aware of the power of thought and expectation...! LOL //
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mae govannen
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Oct 17 2010, 1:33am
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OK that's just spooky Elven.
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Ataahua
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Oct 16 2010, 11:03pm
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The name "Elven" suits you :)
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 17 2010, 12:21am
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I actually talked to Guillermo tonight
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entmaiden
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Oct 16 2010, 6:07am
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Wow! Very cool Entmaiden. Would have loved to have been there.//
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 6:31am
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Thanks for this lovely reaction, dear GDT!...
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 7:12am
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**raises a glass to Entmaiden**
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Patty
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Oct 16 2010, 10:38am
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Way to go entmaiden...
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Elven
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Oct 16 2010, 10:51am
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Thanks for this entmaiden.
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Ataahua
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Oct 16 2010, 11:00pm
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Yes to both
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entmaiden
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Oct 16 2010, 11:49pm
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Someone should have asked Perlman
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Flagg
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Oct 16 2010, 11:04pm
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Beorn.
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entmaiden
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Oct 16 2010, 11:47pm
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Oh good :) I'm so glad
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 17 2010, 12:26am
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That's great
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Ainu Laire
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Oct 17 2010, 1:43am
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thanks for that report, entmaiden
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Magpie
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Oct 17 2010, 1:49am
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that's lovely to hear
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Oiotári
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Oct 17 2010, 2:15am
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YES!!!!!
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Kelvarhin
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Oct 16 2010, 2:52am
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This is great news!
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 2:59am
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COWABUNGA! *does cannonball*
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Finding Frodo
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Oct 16 2010, 3:02am
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There are no words....
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Solos
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Oct 16 2010, 3:46am
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FINALLY!!!
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rings7
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Oct 16 2010, 3:47am
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I must share this news with the world!
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TolkienOtaku
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Oct 16 2010, 3:49am
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Well...
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Oscarilbo
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Oct 16 2010, 3:57am
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Doing the happy Hobbit dance!!
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Eldameldo
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Oct 16 2010, 4:17am
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YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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verityfate
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Oct 16 2010, 4:29am
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I don't think we need to turn this into a conspiracy theory,
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Tim
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Oct 16 2010, 5:29am
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I'm just happy
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duats
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Oct 16 2010, 5:33am
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Yeah... it will be awesome!//
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 5:34am
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That is, of course...
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duats
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Oct 16 2010, 5:38am
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it's relatively likely
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Oiotári
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Oct 16 2010, 3:30pm
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Tend to agree with you... :-) //
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 7:33am
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Tim, as usual...
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Patty
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Oct 16 2010, 10:39am
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Amen!
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Estel78
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Oct 16 2010, 12:49pm
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My heart is all a-patter...
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Earl
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Oct 16 2010, 5:46am
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'all a-patter'
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 9:21am
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Wait 'til gramma sees this...
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Earl
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Oct 16 2010, 5:47am
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Awesome to see this kind of excitement and anticipation again...
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 5:49am
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I know...
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Earl
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Oct 16 2010, 5:50am
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Right!... I'm waiting for that too!!! //
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 6:38am
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*mods up* //
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Aunt Dora Baggins
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Oct 16 2010, 12:09pm
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Emerging from temporary lurk mode to say: WOOHOOOOOOOOO! =-D
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Laitholiel_the_SeaElf
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Oct 16 2010, 6:04am
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Joining you in the WooHooooooo!//
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Owain
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Oct 16 2010, 6:05am
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Now it's official! :-)
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Peredhil lover
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Oct 16 2010, 6:21am
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At last!!!... *sigh of ecstatic relief*
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mae govannen
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Oct 16 2010, 6:48am
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*throws confetti*
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LoremIpsum
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Oct 16 2010, 6:51am
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Please NO to 3D
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ArchaicWarrior
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Oct 16 2010, 7:09am
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New Zealand!
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Doriath
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Oct 16 2010, 7:15am
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SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!
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Jazmine
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Oct 16 2010, 7:31am
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Emerging from lurk to YAY!!!
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Owlyross
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Oct 16 2010, 7:42am
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Wow - Hi ! Haven't seen you in forever !!
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Rivendweller
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Oct 16 2010, 4:04pm
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Hi *waves*
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Owlyross
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Oct 18 2010, 10:31am
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hey you... long time
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Magpie
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Oct 18 2010, 1:43pm
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YEY!!!!!!!
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Galadriel's ring
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Oct 16 2010, 7:57am
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Oooh! The news even brought me out my hole in the ground.
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Moriel
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Oct 16 2010, 8:25am
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Well Moriel, now that there is news..
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Patty
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Oct 16 2010, 10:41am
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Finally 100% official.
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macfalk
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Oct 16 2010, 8:32am
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Yay!
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Vidstige
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Oct 16 2010, 8:58am
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moahahahaaha
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Mithrandír
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Oct 16 2010, 9:06am
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Woo Hoo
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Bound
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Oct 16 2010, 9:51am
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CONGRATULATIONS MR JACKSON!
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marlonbrando76
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Oct 16 2010, 10:12am
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Hurraay
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maut
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Oct 16 2010, 10:56am
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So, I want to know if we are going to be fortunate enough to get..
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Patty
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Oct 16 2010, 3:59pm
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Great news!!
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Huan71
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Oct 16 2010, 4:21pm
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I think the location of The Hobbit production has been decided
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ranger123
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Oct 16 2010, 6:36pm
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By Golly I Think You've Got It! //
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 7:34pm
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I agree... those were my thoughts too :o) //
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Earl
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Oct 18 2010, 12:03pm
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LONG have we waited for this!
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_V_
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Oct 16 2010, 4:49pm
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Yes, 'we are going home'... How sweet a way to say it. Thanks!...//
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mae govannen
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Oct 17 2010, 1:43am
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BANZAI!!!!!! *squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee*
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grammaboodawg
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Oct 16 2010, 6:23pm
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The EMTs are on their way.//
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 16 2010, 7:36pm
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And there she is!
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dernwyn
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Oct 16 2010, 7:40pm
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my ears are ringing too
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Oiotári
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Oct 16 2010, 7:41pm
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LOL!... Same with me!!! //
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mae govannen
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Oct 17 2010, 1:38am
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Are you happy Gramma?
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Eruwestial37
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Oct 16 2010, 11:00pm
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Aaaah! There you are at last!!! I was waiting for you!...
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mae govannen
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Oct 17 2010, 1:29am
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GDT
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macfalk
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Oct 17 2010, 6:41am
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Not really in a position to know at this point
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Tim
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Oct 17 2010, 4:17pm
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More like squids to fry...//
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 17 2010, 4:32pm
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I believe that
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 17 2010, 4:38pm
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That thought doesn't comfort me
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Flagg
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Oct 17 2010, 5:21pm
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Yes, but wether we like it or not. The Hobbit is Peter's now.
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 17 2010, 5:56pm
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Honestly
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duats
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Oct 17 2010, 6:36pm
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I agree 100%
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Kangi Ska
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Oct 17 2010, 7:03pm
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GdT's Smaug
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Flagg
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Oct 17 2010, 7:08pm
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That's my line of thinking
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duats
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Oct 17 2010, 7:31pm
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*does springle-ring* //
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Alassëa Eruvande
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Oct 17 2010, 5:39pm
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I assume...
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the_argonath
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Oct 17 2010, 9:24pm
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